EoW May 2013

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Investment pays off for Bar Products in Europe

Bar Products & Services Ltd has completed a large order for ‘wire strand compaction units’ into Europe. The project was completed in March and reinforces the company’s strategy to increase investment in the wire rope manufacturing sector. “Wire strand compaction units, along with compaction rollers and associated products are a large part of the business,” said Steven Rika, managing director. “We have made substantial investment over the last few years to meet the increased demand for this type of tooling, and this looks set to continue.” There has also been a large increase in the shaped-die order book this year with new Offshore Marine Management (OMM), a leading independent services provider to the renewables, telecoms and hydrocarbon industries, has completed the installation of a 117 kilometre optical fibre submarine cable for Emerald Bridge Fibres Ltd (EBFL), a joint venture between Geo Networks Ltd (Geo), a leading fibre network provider, and Ireland’s leading wholesale telecom provider, ESB Telecoms Ltd. The 96-fibre subsea link provides a new and direct low latency route from Portmarnock, Ireland, to Porth-Y-Post, Wales. OMM was fully responsible for the marine delivery of this challenging project and provided expert management and consultancy services during execution of the marine works. OMM provided a full range of turnkey services to ensure successful installation. “This was an important major project to the diversity of OMM’s capability and flexibility,” said Rob Grimmond, managing director. OMM’s participation in this project commenced at an early stage with review of the initial route design and survey data before advising

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▲ ▲ Wire strand compaction units ready to be shipped

later this year to facilitate this area of growth. Bar Products and Services Ltd – UK Website : www.barproductsandservices.com was responsible for all health, safety and environmental activities and is pleased to report that the project was successfully delivered with no lost time incidents recorded. “The skills and experience of the Offshore Marine Management team were crucial to delivering this challenging project,” said Eckhard Bruckschen, OMM operations director. “Our ability to assess, organise and adapt as a project progresses and changes through its life cycle, using innovative approaches and methods of delivery, is a key strength of our team.” Offshore Marine Management – UK Website : www.offshoremm.com

customers in Mexico, China, Germany, Belgium and India, all of which are selecting Bar Products & Services Ltd as their preferred supplier.

Further investment will be made

EBFL cable system running between the UK and Ireland

on the development of the route. In addition to full project management of the marine installation, OMM delivered a number of key packages including route deviation surveys, pre-lay grapnel services and the installation of a pre-laid shore end. Further services provided to EBFL by OMM included not only the installation of the submarine cable itself but also supporting works covering assistance with permitting; inshore and offshore burial; cable protection using ducting and articulated piping; and jointing and system testing. Project final deliverables were completed using OMM’s in house resources to meet EBFL’s needs for reporting, charting and digital video. As principal contractor, OMM

Fabio Bellina has been appointed business manager of TKT Group SpA, the holding company that owns Tecnovo, which produces lubricants and auxiliary chemicals for wire drawing, and Koner, a die manufacturer. The 35-year-old doctor of economics graduated at Milan University and previously held the role of head of credit management in Roche, Switzerland. He is now based in Milan, Italy. TKT Group Spa – Italy Website : www.tktgroup.it New business manager at TKT Group

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